Would you like to receive notifications on latest updates of the following headlines?

JUST IN: Tinubu departs for UK two-week annual leave

POSTED ON October 2, 2024 •   Breaking News      BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara
President Bola Tinubu depart Nigeria to United Kingdom l Credit: @officialABAT l Source: X

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday departed Abuja for the United Kingdom to begin a two-week vacation.

The vacation is “part of his yearly leave,” Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, revealed in a statement he signed on Wednesday.

The statement is titled, ‘President Tinubu goes on annual leave.’

Onanuga said, “The President will use the two weeks as a working vacation and a retreat to reflect on his administration’s economic reforms.

“He will return to the country after the leave expires,” the statement read in part.

Sources close to the President confirmed that Tinubu was taking the two-week break as part of his annual leave.

Wednesday’s trip comes two weeks after the President returned from London where he met with King Charles III.

The UK becomes Tinubu’s 27th foreign destination since he assumed office about 16 months ago and his fourth trip to the country.

So far, Tinubu has visited Equatorial Guinea, London (four times), the United Kingdom (twice); Bissau, Guinea-Bissau (twice); Nairobi, Kenya; Porto Norvo, Benin Republic; Pretoria, South Africa; Accra, Ghana; New Delhi, India; Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates; New York, the United States of America; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (twice); Berlin, Germany; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Dakar, Senegal and Doha, Qatar.

Cost of Tinubu’s Presidential Trips 

The frequent international trips by President Bola Tinubu have sparked debates over government waste, extravagance, and fiscal responsibility.  

 According to data from GovSpend by BudgIT, the Nigerian presidency has spent at least N16.06 billion on foreign currencies for these trips between June 2023 and May 2024.  

The bulk of this amount, N10.93 billion, was spent on the President’s travels, with additional costs incurred by the Vice President, First Lady, Chief of Staff, and the Presidential Air Fleet.  

The sharp depreciation of the naira, which has fallen by 70.3% against the dollar since May 2023, has exacerbated the cost of these trips, underscoring the need for fiscal discipline amid Nigeria’s ongoing economic challenges. 

 Tinubu’s Frequent Travels  

President Bola Tinubu’s official trip to different parts of the world, including China and France, and a subsequent private visit to London has raised eyebrows and sparked rumors among the public. 

While the president’s official engagement is commendable, his decision to usually extend his stay for a private visit without giving reasons has invited speculation that it may be tied to medical reasons. 

The timing of his departure, coupled with the lack of specific details surrounding the purpose of his private visit, has fueled conjecture and added fuel to the rumor mill. 

These optics may inadvertently give rise to assumptions and questions regarding the president’s health, heightening the public interest and intensifying scrutiny surrounding his activities abroad. 

At this pace, Tinubu could surpass his predecessors as Nigeria’s most-traveled president, a distinction many are already attributing to him.

READ ALSO
FG unveils plans to recapitalize BOA for enhance food security
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara February 12, 2025 0

ABUJA, Nigeria - The federal government has revealed plans to recapitalize the Bank of Agriculture (...

READ ALSO
Domestic refiners challenge crude producers over lack of allocations
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara February 10, 2025 0

Access to crude oil for domestic refiners, including modular refineries, has remained nearly nonexis...

READ ALSO
Nasarawa University set for indefinite strike on Monday
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara February 10, 2025 0

Academic and non-academic personnel of higher education institutions in Nasarawa State, operating un...

READ ALSO
Crisis deepen as NNPP change leadership expelled Kwankwassiya faction
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara February 8, 2025 0

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has successfully completed its National Convention, endorsing i...

READ ALSO
OPEC+ reaffirms commitment to monitor oil production adjustments
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara February 3, 2025 0

NAN- The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) along with non-OPEC nations have reite...

READ ALSO
NESREA Urges Nigerians to report environmental violations
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara February 2, 2025 0

ABUJA (NAN) - The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has u...

READ ALSO
Dangote slash petrol price to N890
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara February 2, 2025 0

NIGERIA- In a significant initiative aimed at providing economic relief for Nigerians, Dangote Petro...

READ ALSO
Liberia, Nigeria unite to combat climate change
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara January 31, 2025 0

In an effort to tackle the severe consequences of climate change, a group of parliamentarians and en...

OUR CHANNELS:

NCS transfers 1,599 firearms to NSA
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara February 15, 2025 0

LAGOS, Nigeria - The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially transferred 1,599 different types...


2027 Elections: Labour Party reaffirms commitment with Obi's candidacy
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara February 14, 2025 0

In anticipation of the 2027 general elections, the Labour Party (LP) National Publicity Secretary, A...


Copa del Rey Draw: Real Madrid avoids Barcelona in semifinals
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara February 14, 2025 0

The eagerly awaited draw for the Copa del Rey semifinals has been officially revealed, with Real Mad...


Tinubu highlight mainstream AI to expand digital infrastructure
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara February 14, 2025 0

ABUJA, Nigeria - President Bola Tinubu has detailed his administration's plans to integrate modern a...


Ogun speaker highlights Dangote's support for Nigeria's growth
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara February 14, 2025 0

OGUN, Nigeria - The Speaker of the Ogun House of Assembly, Oludaisi Elemide, praised Aliko Dangote,...


Mohbad, Odumodu Blvck leads nominations as Headies announces 17th edition line-up
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara February 14, 2025 0

The Headies awards, Nigeria's premier music awards, announced its nominees on Wednesday for the upco...


FG unveils plans to recapitalize BOA for enhance food security
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara February 13, 2025 0

ABUJA, Nigeria - The federal government has revealed plans to recapitalize the Bank of Agriculture (...


Drug Abuse: NDLEA urges community collaboration to protect youth
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara February 14, 2025 0

ONDO, Nigeria - The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) reports that approximately 14 milli...


Grassroots Rugby: NRFF appoints coaches, to Promote Girls' involvement
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara February 12, 2025 0

ABUJA, Nigeria (NAN)- The President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Ademola Are, ha...


NDLEA calls for action against drug-related misinformation
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara February 12, 2025 0

ABUJA,Nigeria (NAN)- The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) called on the Federal Governme...


More Articles

Load more...

Menu